Canon FS406 User manual

PUB. DIE-0382-000

Instruction Manual

Digital Camcorder

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Intro duc tion

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

COPYRIGHT WARNING:

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright

owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE

THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable

to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.

While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do

not place it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it

could result in electric shock or fire.

CA-570E identification plate is located on the bottom.

Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570E may damage

the camcorder.

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European Union (and EEA) only.

These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of

with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/

96/EC), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your national laws

implementing those Directives.

This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an

authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized

collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries

and accumulators. Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact

on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are

generally associated with EEE. Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product

will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.

For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city

office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or

visit www.canon-europe.com/environment.

(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

Trademark Acknowledgements

• SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States

and/or other countries.

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• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective companies.

• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.

• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN

ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR

PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE

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Exciting Features

Whether you are using a camcorder for the first time or are very

experienced, this camcorder offers many easy-to-use functions. The

following are just but a few examples of the many functions that can

enrich your shooting experience.

Dual Flash Memory

Pre-recording

( 50)

You can record in the built-in

memory or on commercially

available memory cards ( 31).

When pre-recording is activated,

the camcorder starts recording

video continuously into a

temporary 3-second memory.

When you press the

button, the scene recorded will

have started 3 seconds before

you started shooting.

Video Snapshot

(51)

Image Stabilization

( 50)

Shoot or capture short scenes

and arrange them into a video

clip set to your favorite

background music.

Dynamic IS compensates for

camcorder shake when you

shoot video while walking. This

gives you more freedom and

mobility when recording movies.

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Table of contents  5

 Introduction

4 Exciting Features

8 About this Manual

10 Getting to Know the Camcorder

10 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

12 Names of Parts

 Preparations

15 Getting Started

15 Charging the Battery Pack

18 Preparing the Accessories

19 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD

Screen

21 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

21 Operating Modes

23 Joystick and Joystick Guide

23 Using the Menus

26 First Time Settings

26 Setting the Date and Time

27 Changing the Language

27 Changing the Time Zone

28 Using a Memory Card

28 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the

Camcorder

30 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

31 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings

31 Initializing the Memory

T

able of contents

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 Video

34 Basic Recording

34 Shooting Video

35 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)

36 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom

37 Quick Start Function

39 Basic Playback

39 Playing Back Video

41 Selecting what Recordings to Play Back

42 Searching for Scenes

44 Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen

45 Deleting Scenes

47 Advanced Functions

47 Automatic Exposure and Special Scene Recording

Programs

49 Automatic Backlight Correction

50 Advanced Image Stabilization

50 Pre-Recording

51 Video Snapshot

52 Digital Effects

53 Manual Exposure Adjustment

54 Manual Focus Adjustment

55 White Balance

56 Image Effects

57 Mini Video Light

57 Self Timer

58 Selecting the Playback Starting Point

59 Playing Back Recordings Set to Background Music

62 On-Screen Displays and Data Code

63 Playlist and Scene Operations

63 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting and Moving

Scenes

65 Dividing Scenes

66 Copying Scenes to a Memory Card

Table of contents  7

 Photos

69 Taking Photos

70 Viewing Photos

72 Slideshow

72 Deleting Photos

74 Copying Photos to a Memory Card

 External Connections

76 Terminals on the Camcorder

76 Connection Diagrams

78 Playback on a TV Screen

79 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings

79 Saving Recordings on a Computer

81 Copying Movies to an External Video Recorder

82 Preparing Movies for the Web

 Additional Information

86 Appendix: Menu Options Lists

86 FUNC. Menu

88 Setup Menus

94 Onscreen Icons and Displays

98 Trouble?

98 Troubleshooting

103 List of Messages

109 Do’s and Don’ts

109 Handling Precautions

113 Maintenance/Others

114 Using the Camcorder Abroad

115 General Information

115 Accessories

116 Optional Accessories

119 Specifications

123 Index

8  Introduction

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA FS46 / LEGRIA FS405 /

LEGRIA FS406. Please read this manual carefully before you use the

camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder

fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (98).

Conventions Used in this Manual

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating

procedures.

• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the

function described.

• : Reference page number within this manual.

• : Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.

• The following terms are used in this manual:

When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the

term “memory” by itself refers to both.

“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the

button to start recording until you press again to pause

the recording.

• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken

with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and

menu icons refer to the .

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Introduction  9

Brackets [ ] are used to refer to

menu options as they are

displayed on screen.

indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and

indicates that the function is not available. For a detailed explanation

refer to Operating Modes ( 21).

The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed

explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus

( 23). For a concise summary of all available menu options and

settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists ( 86).

The names of most buttons and

switches are indicated within a

“button” frame.

For example .

FUNC.

10  Introduction

Gett ing to K now th e Camc order

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:

XCA-570E Compact Power Adapter

(incl. power cord)

BP-808 Battery PackW

XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable

STV-250N Stereo Video CableW

Yellow • Red • White plugs

XQuick Guide

Installation Guide for PIXELA’sW

Software

Introduction  11

The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:

• PIXELA’s Transfer Utility CD-ROM*

-Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring movies and music

files you can use as background music.

•/ PIXELA’s VideoBrowser CD-ROM*

- In addition to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can use

VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back movies.

•

Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM (referred to in this

manual as “Camcorder Supplemental Disc”)

- Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the

camcorder (this PDF file).

- Music data - Music files that can be used as background music

during playback. These music files are for exclusive use with the

supplied PIXELA’s software. The disc cannot be played back on CD

players.

* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file).

12  Introduction

Names of Parts

1 RESET button ( 102)

2 button ( 21)/

WEB button ( 82)

3 DISP. (on-screen display) button

( 58, 62)/BATT. INFO button ( 97)

4 Speaker ( 39)

5 AV OUT terminal ( 76, 77)

6 USB terminal ( 76, 77)

7 DC IN terminal ( 15)

8 ACCESS indicator ( 34, 69)

9 Strap mount ( 18)

Aq Grip belt ( 18)

Aa Stereo microphone

As Mini video light ( 57)

Right side view

Front view

Left side view

Introduction  13

Ad Zoom lever ( 36)

Af PHOTO button ( 69)

Ag POWER button

Ah Joystick ( 23)

Aj LCD screen ( 19)

Ak FUNC. button ( 24, 86)

Al / (play/pause) button ( 39)/

START/STOP button ( 34)

Sq (stop) button ( 39)/

PLAYLIST button ( 42)

Sa VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button

( 51)

Ss (camera/play) button ( 22)

Sd ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:

Green – On

Orange – Standby ( 37)

Red – Charging ( 15)

Sf Start/Stop button ( 34)

LCD panel

Top view

Back view

14  Introduction

Sg Battery release latch

Sh Tripod socket ( 109)

Sj Memory card slot ( 30)

Sk Battery compartment ( 15)

Sl Battery compartment cover/Memory

card slot cover

Dq Serial number

The serial number label is located on

the battery compartment cover.

Bottom view

Preparations  15

Preparations

This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating

the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about

your camcorder.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using

the compact power adapter. The first time you use a battery pack, fully

charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is com-

pletely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording

time will be displayed accurately.

For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a

fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback

Times ( 117).

1 Slide the battery compartment

cover away from the lens and open

it.

2 Insert the battery pack all the way

into the compartment and press

gently until it clicks.

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2

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3 Close the cover and slide it toward

the lens until you hear a click.

4 Connect the power cord to the

compact power adapter.

5 Plug the compact power adapter

into a power outlet.

6 Connect the compact power

adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN

terminal.

7 Charging will start when the

camcorder is turned off.

• If the camcorder was on, the green

ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out

when you turn off the camcorder.

After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG)

indicator will start flashing in red

(battery pack charging). The red

ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out

when the battery pack is fully

charged.

• If the indicator flashes quickly, refer

to

Troubleshooting

( 98).

3

DC IN

terminal

ON/OFF (CHG)

(charge) indicator

Preparations  17

To remove the battery pack

1 Slide the battery compartment

cover away from the lens and

open it.

2 Press the battery release latch

and pull out the battery pack.

3 Close the cover and slide it

toward the lens until you hear a

click.

IMPORTANT

• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the com-

pact power adapter. After pressing to turn off the camcorder,

important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the

green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out.

• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between

10 °C and 30 °C. Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C,

charging will not start.

• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact

power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recom-

mended for use with this camcorder.

• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not con-

nect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for

overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft

and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.

NOTES

• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.

• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder

using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be con-

sumed.

• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore,

charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full

charge.

Battery release latch

POWER

18  Preparations

• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times

longer than you think you might need.

Preparing the Accessories

Fasten the grip belt.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach

the zoom lever with your index finger, and

the button with your thumb.

To remove the grip belt

1 Lift the padded handgrip’s flap and detach the strap from the Velcro

pad. Pull the strap to remove it from the camcorder’s front bracket.

2 Pull the other end of the strap through the buckle and remove it

from the camcorder’s rear bracket.

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Preparations  19

To attach an optional wrist strap

Pass the attaching end of the wrist

strap through the rear bracket on the

camcorder, thread the wrist strap

through the loop and fasten.

Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.

• You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Rotating the

LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful when you wish to include your-

self in the picture when recording with the self timer.

NOTES

• About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-pre-

cision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels

operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occa-

sionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no

effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

180°

90°

Subject can monitor the LCD screen

180°

20  Preparations

LCD Backlight

When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD

screen. Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter.

With the camcorder on, hold

pressed down for more than

2 seconds.

Repeat this action to switch the LCD

backlight between off (normal) and on

(bright).

NOTES

• The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings.

• Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the bat-

tery pack.

• You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the

[LCD Brightness] setting.

DISP.

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